Bait, rag (5)
I believe the answer is:
taunt
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'bait' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'rag' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for taunt that I've seen before include "Twit" , "Wounding jibe" , "Rag, goad" , "Jeering remark" , "Mock provokingly" .)